No. 7,693 in Catalan
cardenal
The Catalan word "cardenal" means "bruise" in English.
In a sentence
Vaig caure i ara tinc un cardenal al genoll.
I fell and now I have a bruise on my knee.
Here, the word 'cardenal' is used to mean 'bruise,' a mark on the skin caused by an injury.
El cardenal presidia la cerimònia religiosa a la catedral.
The cardinal was presiding over the religious ceremony at the cathedral.
In this case, 'cardenal' refers to a high-ranking clergy member in the Catholic Church.
El pintor va afegir un toc cardenal a la seva obra mestra.
The painter added a cardinal touch to his masterpiece.
Here, 'cardenal' signifies a shade of red, often related to the color of cardinal's robes.
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